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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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